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Ken - 16 Apr 2008 16:02 GMT

Put a piece of paper, magazine, newspaper, etc. on the floor and within
10 seconds there will be a cat sitting or lying on it. Why?

Ken

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Matthew - 16 Apr 2008 16:31 GMT

never ask why with a cat ;-)

> Put a piece of paper, magazine, newspaper, etc. on the floor and within
> 10 seconds there will be a cat sitting or lying on it. Why?
>
> Ken

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Spot - 16 Apr 2008 17:11 GMT

That's like trying to figure out why the biggest cat tries to squeeze into
the smallest box it can find to sleep in.

Celeste

> Put a piece of paper, magazine, newspaper, etc. on the floor and within
> 10 seconds there will be a cat sitting or lying on it. Why?
>
> Ken

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deja.blues - 22 Apr 2008 03:43 GMT

> Put a piece of paper, magazine, newspaper, etc. on the floor and within
> 10 seconds there will be a cat sitting or lying on it. Why?

Because the cats think you will be reading it, and they want your attention.
Paper is warm, too.

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capricious - 22 Apr 2008 21:32 GMT

> > Put a piece of paper, magazine, newspaper, etc. on the floor and within
> > 10 seconds there will be a cat sitting or lying on it. Why?
>
> Because the cats think you will be reading it, and they want your attention.
> Paper is warm, too.

Agreed! My perception is that its kind of like "oh hey, you're on the
floor with me??? is it play time??? are you gonna pet me??!?" :)
You're on their level and they recognize that, so its natural for them
to expect your attention. I'm sure you don't make a habit of reading
your magazine on the ground :)

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